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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Dundee by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train
    8h 29m
    £146–243

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus
    5h 12m
    £52–142

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    12h 55m
    £59–93

  4. Drive  422.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Dundeecar car 422.2 mi
    8h 2m
    £105–151

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Dundeetrain train London Euston - Inverness
    9h 15m
    £112–168

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    9h 15m
    £211–330

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus
    5h 54m
    £83–182

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    6h 16m
    £72–188

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
    6h 18m
    £109–313

Cardiff to Dundee by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dundee, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dundee via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Overgate via Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 55m.

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